Polenta With Italian Sausage

Submitted by KelBel

"I love this dish. It is a nice change from pasta. The polenta is a nice base for the sausage and tomato combination."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 lb Italian sausage
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Italian stewed tomatoes
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 1⁄4 cup shredded parmesan cheese

directions

1. Combine water, cornmeal and salt in a double boiler or heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
2. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
3. Meanwhile, brown sausage and garlic in a large skillet; drain. Cool slightly. Cut sausage into 1-in. pieces; return to skillet.
4. Add tomatoes, tomato paste and parsley; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat.
5. Spread half of the cornmeal mixture in a serving dish; top with half of the sausage mixture. Repeat layers.
6. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve immediately.

Reviews

[chia2160]

this was very good and made a quick meal. i used my own recipe for the polenta, microwaved it so it took 15 minutes. meanwhile i cooked the sausages, i added a chopped onion and some basil and oregano. great week night dinner.